Novobit

Name

Novobit

Legal name

Novobit AG

Website

https://novobit.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Components

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Fiber optic components
• Fiber optic connectors
• FTTH drop cables
• Data center cabling
• Telecom fiber assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Cham

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Components Sales: Sale of passive fiber optic products including connectors (LC, SC, FC, ST, E-2000, MPO/MTP, MTRJ, MU, MDC), adapters, attenuators, cables (simplex, duplex, data center, FTTH, FTTA, hybrid), assemblies, and fiber management equipment
2. Custom/Project-Based Sales: Customized fiber optic solutions and assemblies for specific project requirements, including pre-terminated products and bespoke configurations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Novobit designs, manufactures, and sells passive fiber optic components including connectors (LC, SC, FC, ST, E-2000, MPO/MTP, MTRJ, MU, MDC), adapters, attenuators, simplex, duplex, data center, FTTH, FTTA, and hybrid optical/power cables, fiber assemblies, PLC splitters, and fiber management equipment. Production is fully in-house from bare 250 µm buffer cable to final interferometry testing, serving telecom operators, data center operators, mobile network operators, and industrial OEMs across more than 100 countries.

Product overview

Novobit is a privately owned Swiss company specializing in passive fiber optic components and solutions. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) Connectors including LC, SC, FC, ST, E-2000, MTRJ, MU, MDC, LC Uniboot, and Pull&Go connectors with multiple grades (A, B, C for single-mode; B, M for multimode); (2) Cable assemblies including simplex, duplex, data center, FTTH drop, FTTA, ADSS, micro distribution, and hybrid optical/power cables with CPR and UL certifications; (3) Equipment including PLC splitters, heating boxes, FTTH outlets, and patch panels. The company offers proprietary brands like BrightCore® for FTTH and data center applications, and holds patents for 30° tuning technology. Products are manufactured in-house from bare buffer cable to final interferometry testing, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BrightCore: Brand of FTTH cables including EasyPull and EasyPush variants, DataCenter Duplex cables, designed for optimized installation and high-density applications.
• ASTRO Bit

Products and services

• LC Connector Small Form Factor (SFF) fiber optic connector with 1.25 mm ceramic ferrule and snap push-pull coupling, intended for datacom networks. Novobit produces it as an official licensed LC manufacturer in grades A, B, and C for Single-Mode and grades B and M for Multimode, using the patented 12-step tuning process.
• LC Uniboot Connector Fiber optic connector featuring a tool-less polarity flipping push-pull mechanism and an ultra-thin 1.4 mm cable diameter when assembled with BrightCore® duplex cable. It is inter-mateable with all standard LC Duplex adaptors and is designed for high-density data center cabling.
• SC Connector Push-pull fiber optic connector with 2.5 mm ceramic ferrules for telecom and datacom applications. Complies with IEC 61754-4 and TIA 604-3 standards.
• FC Connector Fiber optic connector with a floating ferrule and tuning feature, recommended for laboratories and test environments. Manufactured using Novobit's 12-step tuning process with 30° tunable connectors for reliable optical performance.
• ST Connector Bayonet-style fiber optic connector (BFOC 2.5 mm) for datacom networks, originally developed by AT&T. Available in grade C for Single-Mode and grade M for Multimode.
• E-2000 R&M (LSH) Connector High-end fiber optic connector based on the DIN connector family, featuring snap-coupling push-pull design and a floating ferrule with no lateral forces. Designed for harsh environments such as railway tunnels and high-end transmission systems.
• MTRJ Connectors Small form factor duplex fiber optic connector housing two fibers, increasingly used in high-density networking applications. Available in male and female versions with alignment pins.
• MU Connectors Mini-SC fiber optic connector with a 1.25 mm Zirconia ferrule, originally developed by NTT for high fiber count networks in Japan. Supports simple push-on connect/disconnect and high-density optical interconnects.
• MDC (ELiMENT) Connector Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) duplex optical connector by US Conec for termination of multimode and single-mode fiber cables up to 2.0 mm in diameter. Meets IEC 61753-1 Grade B insertion loss requirements and delivers 3x fiber cabling density over LC.
• MPO/MTP Assemblies High-density fiber cabling assemblies for data centers, supporting 40G/100G/400G upgrades. Based on MPO/MTP technology with improved strain relief under the USConec brand.
• PLC Splitters Planar Lightwave Circuit fiber optic splitters that divide light symmetrically using substrate etching. Offered in ratios from 1:4 to 2:32 with low insertion loss (7.3 dB to 18.8 dB) and low PDL for BPOB, GPON, GEPON, and XPON networks.
• LC-Pull&Go and SC-Pull&Go Connectors Pull&Go connector family (LC and SC versions) for fast installation of fiber optic cables up to 24 fibers. Optical components are pre-installed and ground as UPC or APC versions, with the connector housing installed after the cable has been pulled, pushed, or blown.
• BrightCore® DataCenter Duplex Cable Compact BrightCore® duplex cable designed for high-density data center applications. More space-efficient than conventional duplex cables while maintaining high performance, and supports direct LC Uniboot connector assembly.
• BrightCore® FTTH EasyPush Drop Cable FTTH drop cable compliant with IEC 60794, developed for optimized installation by blowing or pushing. Features double FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) strength members, up to 4 colored optical fibers, and a flame-retardant LSZH jacket.
• BrightCore® FTTH EasyPull Cables FTTH cable family compliant with IEC 60794, optimized for installation by pulling. Features a central FRP strength member and aramid yarns, with round or oval construction and a flame-retardant LSZH jacket.
• FTTH Drop Cables CPR class B2ca-s1,d0,a1 drop cables for installation between the Building Entry Point (BEP) and Optical Telecommunications Outlets (OTOs) in FTTH networks. Contain up to 24 tight-buffered optical fibers in a single tube with aramid yarns and an LSZH flame-retardant jacket.
• 4.8mm UL Listed FTTA Cable 4.8 mm UL Listed FTTA cable with CPR class B2ca-s2,d0,a1 for telecom equipment. Features UV-resistant and flame-retardant LSZH jacket, with water-blocking aramid yarn or glass yarn protecting two optical fibers.
• Hybrid Optical/Power Cable CPR class B2ca-s1,d0,a3 hybrid cable that combines electrical power delivery with optical fiber communication. Contains an optical subunit with 2 or 4 fibers plus two copper conductors (1.5 mm² or 2.5 mm²), unified by glass yarns for rodent protection.
• Simplex Cable CPR class B2ca-s2,d0,a1 simplex fiber optic cable for pigtail and patch cord applications. Features a tight-buffered fiber with 0.9 mm outer diameter, aramid yarn strain relief, and LSZH jacket, available in diameters from 1.4 mm to 2.8 mm.
• Duplex Zip-Cord (Fig.8) Cable CPR class B2ca-s2,d0,a1 duplex zip-cord ('figure-8') fiber optic cable for bidirectional data transfer. Consists of two simplex cables joined with a thin web, each with tight-buffered fiber, strain relief, and an LSZH jacket.
• Micro Distribution Breakout for MPO/MTP Cable Minicore micro distribution breakout cable for MPO/MTP applications, supporting up to 192 bare optical fibers across up to 16 subunits. Each subunit contains 12 fibers in a dry loose tube with aramid yarn strain relief and an outer LSZH jacket.
• Double Jacket ADSS Cable (up to 4 fibers) All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable with up to 4 fibers. Double-jacketed for duct, direct burial, or aerial deployment with span lengths up to 100 m, with inner LSZH for indoor continuation without splicing.
• Pizza-Box Wall-Mounted FTTH Outlets (Pre-terminated) Pre-terminated wall-mounted FTTH outlet (Pizza-Box format) for quick, high-quality termination of residential or office cabling. Supports up to 4 low-bend fibers, with flexible all-side cable entry, and is delivered with up to 200 m of FTTH indoor cable.
• Patch Panels / Optical Distribution Frames (DLX Module) Optical distribution frames / patch panels (DLX module format) with a push-and-pull drawer for easy access and high capacity in slim housing. 1U high, 19 inch wide, 240 mm depth, accommodating up to 72 LC adapters.
• GHL Fiber Heating Box GHL Fiber Heating Box for curing fiber optic connectors, capable of curing up to 24 or 48 connectors simultaneously. Uses a PID controller and spring cover design for precise temperature control and is CE certified.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Novobit acquired ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH in 2025. ASTRO Bit specializes in HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax) solutions, powered optical cable systems, and components for cable television and broadband networks. The acquisition strengthens Novobit's product portfolio in hybrid solutions and expands their presence in the German market through ASTRO Bit's sales office in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R&M (Reichle & De-Massari): Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of fiber optic connectors, cabling and connectivity solutions for telecom and data center networks; directly comparable in scale, geography and product breadth, including a licensed E-2000/LSH connector family that overlaps with Novobit's portfolio.
• Senko Advanced Components: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of passive fiber optic interconnects including LC, SC, MPO and Uniboot connectors; directly competes with Novobit across datacom and telecom, and Novobit already assembles Senko-branded products, indicating deep product overlap.
• AFL (Fujikura subsidiary): Manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectors, fusion splicers and assemblies for FTTH, FTTA and data center markets; comparable product scope and target customer base with Novobit across both cable assemblies and interconnect components.

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: Large global supplier of network infrastructure including fiber optic cabling, connectors and data center solutions; broad incumbent serving the same telecom operator and data center customers as Novobit but across a much wider portfolio.
• Corning Incorporated: Leading global manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions (including the ClearCurve and EDGE portfolios); serves identical FTTH, FTTA and hyperscale data center end markets at substantially larger scale.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with a major fiber optic cable and connectivity business serving telecom and data center operators; comparable on cable manufacturing depth and European customer base, but with a far broader product and geographic footprint.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cables and connectivity components across FTTH, FTTA and data center markets; comparable product scope to Novobit but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Rosenberger: German-headquartered manufacturer of connectivity solutions including fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies for telecom, datacom and industrial applications; overlaps with Novobit on interconnects but spans broader industrial and RF markets.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Global manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cables, connectors and fusion splicers serving telecom and datacom markets; overlaps Novobit's product range across cabling and interconnects but at substantially larger scale with vertical integration into fiber production.

Emerging players

• US Conec: Specialist developer of high-density MTP/MPO and VSFF connectors (including MDC/ELiMENT) for data center and 5G applications; directly comparable in product technology and a key patent licensor whose products Novobit assembles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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